Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
